Announcements

< 1 minute readOver the past seven months, five Vermont educators took part in a professional development initiative, “Entrepreneurial Pathways: Connecting Learning to Life and Work,” led by VtSBDC advisor Tamie-Jo Dickinson. The program, held from November through April, equipped participants with practical, classroom-ready strategies for integrating entrepreneurship into everyday learning.The experience began with a full-day, in-person session […]

2 minute readWhat does spring cleaning mean to you? Cleaning the car, airing out the house, clearing out things you haven’t used in years. Most of us have some ritual around the arrival of spring. Your business needs the same kind of fresh air. The new year is underway. Resolutions were made. Plans were discussed. Now is […]

< 1 minute readRANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (March 31, 2026) – Linda Rossi, State Director of the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), has hired two new business advisors to replace open positions. Ronda Berns is a part-time advisor serving Lamoille and Grand Isle counties.Anastasios (Tasos) Zois is a full-time advisor serving Chittenden and Franklin counties.Like their counterparts throughout […]

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< 1 minute readDo you remember why you started your business? For many of us, those first ideas were fueled by aspiration—freedom, growth, income, impact. Whether you’re in your first few years or you’ve been at it for decades, it’s worth asking: Have you reached those original goals? Are you still moving toward them? Have you set new […]

2 minute readVtSBDC is proud to welcome our exceptional 2025 summer interns: Rehema Abdi, Jaimie Alessi, and Sofia Limoges. These talented individuals are contributing to VtSBDC initiatives, assisting with client projects, and gaining valuable experience and knowledge. Rehema, Jaimie, and Sofia each bring their own unique backgrounds and experience to the team to help offer new perspectives […]

2 minute readRANDOLPH, Vt. — June 11, 2025— The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Student Innovation Challenges, a series of statewide competitions that empowered high school students to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial thinking — all while staying grounded in this year’s unifying theme: “Community First.” Designed […]